HRLP - Consolidated Statements of Capital - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 2,418,793	$ 2,475,813	$ 2,438,022	$ 2,499,000
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	1,043	833	7,001	6,154
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(200)		(300)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Deconsolidation of affiliate				(17,281)
Comprehensive income:
Net income	15,469	23,171	107,452	111,995
Other comprehensive loss	(63)	(74)	(187)	(223)
Total comprehensive income	15,406	23,097	107,265	111,772
Balance	2,365,104	2,457,322	2,365,104	2,457,322
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	2,389,982	2,447,002	2,409,211	2,470,179
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings	342	361	(343)	(202)
Redemption of Common Units				(163)
Distributions on Common Units	(53,877)	(53,709)	(161,489)	(160,995)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(622)	(622)	(1,864)	(1,864)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	1,043	833	7,001	6,154
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(200)		(300)
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner	(15,781)	11,549	(23,188)	20,911
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income:
Net income	15,469	23,171	107,452	111,995
Other comprehensive loss	(63)	(74)	(187)	(223)
Total comprehensive income	15,406	23,097	107,265	111,772
Balance	2,336,293	2,428,511	2,336,293	2,428,511
General Partners' Common Units [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	23,875	24,439	24,064	24,492
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings	4	4	(3)	(2)
Redemption of Common Units				(2)
Distributions on Common Units	(539)	(537)	(1,615)	(1,610)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(7)	(7)	(19)	(19)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	10	9	70	62
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner	(158)	115	(232)	209
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	0	0	0	5
Comprehensive income:
Net income	155	232	1,075	1,120
Balance	23,340	24,255	23,340	24,255
Limited Partners' Common Units [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	2,363,610	2,419,452	2,382,419	2,424,663
Issuances of Common Units, net of issuance costs and tax withholdings	338	357	(340)	(200)
Redemption of Common Units				(161)
Distributions on Common Units	(53,338)	(53,172)	(159,874)	(159,385)
Distributions on Preferred Units	(615)	(615)	(1,845)	(1,845)
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures	1,033	824	6,931	6,092
Adjustment of Redeemable Common Units to fair value and contributions/distributions from/to the General Partner	(15,623)	11,434	(22,956)	20,702
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	8	5	15	483
Comprehensive income:
Net income	15,314	22,939	106,377	110,875
Balance	2,310,727	2,401,224	2,310,727	2,401,224
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	(2,121)	(1,360)	(1,997)	(1,211)
Comprehensive income:
Other comprehensive loss	(63)	(74)	(187)	(223)
Balance	(2,184)	(1,434)	(2,184)	(1,434)
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Member] | Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Balance	4,618	4,471	4,725	22,235
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(200)		(300)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates	(8)	(5)	(15)	(488)
Deconsolidation of affiliate				(17,281)
Comprehensive income:
Balance	$ 4,410	$ 4,466	$ 4,410	$ 4,466